SLOW DANCE

 This is one of my favorite poems, written by David L Weatherford. You can find more of his writings here.

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Slow Dance 

Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?	Ever told your child, We'll do it tomorrow? And in your haste, Not see his sorrow?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?	Ever lost touch, Let a good friendship die Cause you never had time to call and say, 'Hi'
You better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last.	You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last.
Do you run through each day on the fly? When you ask: “How are you?” Do you hear the reply?	When you run so fast to get somewhere you miss half the fun of getting there.
When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred chores running through your head?	When you worry and hurry through your day, It is like an unopened gift.... Thrown away.
You'd better slow down Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last.	Life is not a race. Do take it slower Hear the music before the song is over. David L Weatherford